Dietitian

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health trust in East Anglia is seeking a motivated Dietitian to join their team at Ipswich Hospital. The role involves managing a caseload while working alongside specialist dietitians in areas such as oncology and paediatrics. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Dietetics and demonstrate a passion for patient care. Opportunities for professional development and access to NHS discounts are provided.

Benefits

Career development support

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a defined caseload with evidence-based interventions.
• Experience in clinical settings aiding various medical conditions.
• Strong communication skills to educate patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of patients with varying medical conditions.
• Participate in patient care to ensure dietetic outcomes influence care plans.
• Educate and support patients on diet therapy modifications.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centered care

Communication

Nutritional assessment

Education

Degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dietitian

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our team at Ipswich Hospital, delivering nutrition and dietetic services across East Suffolk in various care settings. The role includes running outpatient clinics and offers opportunities to work in community environments.

You will work alongside specialist dietitians in areas such as oncology, paediatrics, home enteral feeding, and renal, gaining experience in promoting MUST screening and malnutrition management. Opportunities to deliver training and education to patients and healthcare staff are also available.

The Dietetic Team comprises 26 Dietitians and 5 Support Staff, supported by secretarial and administrative staff. You will have access to regular supervision and opportunities for professional development through shadowing, tutorials, and courses tailored to your training needs.

As part of a department recognized for student training in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire, you will play an active role in supporting this program. For more information, contact Helen Gould, Acute Team Leader, at 01473 704000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based, patient-centered principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dietary interventions for various medical conditions.
• Gain experience across clinical areas through nutritional assessments considering biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition, and dietary intake.
• Participate in patient care to ensure dietetic outcomes influence overall care plans.
• Support, educate, and advise patients and carers on diet therapy, including modifications, fortification, supplementation, and enteral nutrition.
• Ensure treatment plans align with patients' lifestyles, beliefs, and health outcomes.
• Prioritize and plan your own clinical caseload and support students and staff.

About Us

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is one of the largest trusts in East Anglia, providing hospital and community health services across a wide area. We serve approximately one million people through hospitals, community facilities, and home care, supported by nearly 12,000 staff.

Benefits

• Career development support
• Generous pension scheme
• Unsocial hours payments (if applicable)
• 27 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to NHS discounts
• Staff Wellbeing programs
• Flexible working options

Our philosophy, 'Time Matters to everyone,' emphasizes efficiency and reducing delays. We also support career progression through apprenticeships, subject to skills review.

If you are passionate about patient care and professional growth, we want to hear from you. Learn more about living and working with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact Helen Gould, Team Lead and Critical Care Dietitian, at [e-mail] or call 01473 704000.